Our Philosophy

Respect

  Pono – Respect 

  • We role model respect through responsive and reciprocal relationships, care for the environment and learning about all cultures values and beliefs 
  • We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi through partnership with whanau, protection of our natural resources and inclusive participation of all individuals .
Partnerships

Whanaungatanga – Partnerships 

  • We acknowledge and extend on the learning and development that takes place at home.  In partnership with whanau we support and empower learning together to achieve shared values and goals. 
  • Meaningful connections  with all members of our centre community are shaped on mutual respect, trust and open communication.
Tamariki

Whakamana – Empower

  • We believe each tamaiti is unique and successful.  Through play,  supported by responsive kaiako, tamariki are empowered to develop pride in themselves as competent, confident learners
  • We value and build on the interests and strengths of each tamaiti and  foster tuakana teina and ako; the reciprocal learning between peers
Environment

Taiao Ako – Environment

  • Our nurturing environment welcomes and acknowledges  the cultures and values of our Preschool and Nursery community. 
  • We foster connections with nature as children learn and make discoveries through interacting in and exploring  our unique spacious environment.